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Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms
6 months, 1 week ago

Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms

Al Jazeera  

The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful. “There will likely be moves by the conservative establishment, including the Election Commission, to make sure the Senate does not end up with enough progressive voices to change the constitution,” he said. ‘Tainted’ June, a 26-year-old assistant to progressive candidate Nongyao Nawarat, a …

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Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN

Hindustan Times  

Thailand is steering an initiative for a joint-visa program with countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ramps up initiatives to attract more long-haul and high-spending travellers. Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN Srettha — who’s pledged to elevate Thailand’s status as a tourism hotspot …

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Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?

CNN  

CNN — Thai voters delivered a powerful message to the country’s military-backed government on Sunday: you do not have the will of the people to rule. Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, attends a press conference following the general election, at the party's headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15. “But you can’t rule that out.” …

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What you need to know about Thailand’s general election
1 year, 7 months ago

What you need to know about Thailand’s general election

Al Jazeera  

Voters are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change, but the royalist-military establishment may seek to cling to power. Bangkok, Thailand — Voters in Thailand are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament in what analysts have called the country’s “most pivotal election to date”. At Pheu Thai’s final rally outside the Thai capital, Bangkok, …

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Thailand’s young voters spearhead ‘earth-shaking’ calls for change in military dominated kingdom
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand’s young voters spearhead ‘earth-shaking’ calls for change in military dominated kingdom

CNN  

CNN — As Thailand heads to the polls on Sunday a “lost generation” of young voters fired up by a yearning for change are keeping alive previously taboo topics, including the military’s stranglehold on the levers of power – and even royal reform. Because it’s moving the agenda, it’s moving the frontier to next stage… to the core of Thailand’s …

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‘Time for a new way’: Thais look for change as election nears
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Time for a new way’: Thais look for change as election nears

Al Jazeera  

Analysts warn failure to honour the outcome could leave the country weak, divided and at risk of crisis. Jariyanukoon, who is going to cast the second vote of her life, said she would not vote for PTP because “it’s time to have new people, new parties, and a new way of conducting politics,” adding that “the old style no longer …

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An uber-rich dynasty has dominated Thai politics for years. Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to rise?
1 year, 8 months ago

An uber-rich dynasty has dominated Thai politics for years. Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to rise?

ABC  

As Thailand prepares for its general election next month, one woman is charging ahead in the polls as preferred Prime Minister: Paetongtarn Shinawatra. "Ung-Ing", as she is known in Thailand, is the youngest daughter of divisive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the niece of Thaksin's sister, Yingluck, who was also a controversial PM. The only reason Paetongtarn was one …

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